Backend Engineer
Clinical Data & Reporting Systems
Vancouver, BC / Remote
We are seeking a Backend Engineer to design and build the core data and reporting systems that power the GenTraceDx platform.
This role focuses on the infrastructure that transforms genomic and clinical data into structured, interpretable, and continuously updated outputs used by physicians and patients.
You will work at the center of:
- genomic data pipelines
- AI-driven interpretation systems
- clinical reporting infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend systems for processing genomic and clinical data
- Build scalable pipelines for report generation and longitudinal updates
- Develop APIs and services that integrate AI outputs, bioinformatics pipelines, and clinical data sources
- Implement systems for structured report generation, versioning, and traceability
- Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and auditability of clinical outputs
- Optimize performance and scalability for large-scale data processing
- Collaborate with AI, bioinformatics, and frontend teams to deliver production-ready systems
- Implement and maintain secure architectures aligned with healthcare data standards (HIPAA, PIPEDA, etc.)
Qualifications
- Strong experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Node.js, or similar)
- Experience building scalable data pipelines and distributed systems
- Strong understanding of API design and system architecture
- Experience with databases (relational and/or NoSQL) and data modeling
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data at scale
- Experience in healthcare, genomics, or regulated environments is an asset
What You’ll Work On
- Systems that generate and deliver clinical genomic reports
- Infrastructure for continuous reanalysis and longitudinal updates
- Integration of genomic data with clinical evidence and AI outputs
- Backend architecture supporting physician and patient platforms
Why Join
- Work alongside leaders in clinical genomics and precision oncology
- Contribute to a nationally supported, multi-institutional initiative
- Build systems used directly in patient care
- Help define a new standard in precision oncology diagnostics
Location
On-site or remote
Candidates based in Canada, the U.S., and internationally are welcome
Collaboration with the team in Vancouver